ArticleScientific reports2022
Effect of weightbearing and foot positioning on 3D distal tibiofibular joint parameters.
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- The most responsive foot position for non-invasive detection of isolated unstable syndesmotic injuries - a 3D analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Risk factors associated with breakage of tibio-fibular syndesmotic screws.International orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Combining radiographic and CT measurements to rival MRI for the diagnosis of acute isolated syndesmotic injury.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2023Article
- Letter to the Editor: Can Weightbearing Cone-beam CT Reliably Differentiate Between Stable and Unstable Syndesmotic Ankle Injuries? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Clinical orthopaedics and related research · 2022Article
- "Flexible nature of fixation" in syndesmotic stabilization of the inferior tibiofibular joint affects the radiological reduction outcome.International orthopaedics · 2022Article
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different loading scenarios and foot positions on the configuration of the distal tibiofibular joint (DTFJ). Fourteen paired human cadaveric lower legs were mounted in a loading frame. Computed tomography scans were obtained in unloaded state (75 N) and single-leg loaded stand (700 N) of each specimen in five foot positions: neutral, 15° external rotation, 15° internal rotation, 20° dorsiflexion, and 20° plantarflexion. An automated three-dimensional measurement protocol was used to assess clear space (diastasis), translational angle (rotation), and vertical offset (fibular shortening) in each foot position and loading condition. Foot positioning had a significant effect on DTFJ configuration. Largest effects were related to clear space increase by 0.46 mm (SD 0.21 mm) in loaded dorsal flexion and translation angle of 2.36° (SD 1.03°) in loaded external rotation, both versus loaded neutral position. Loading had no effect on clear space and vertical offset in any position. Translation angle was significantly influenced under loading by - 0.81° (SD 0.69°) in internal rotation only. Foot positioning noticeably influences the measurements when evaluating DTFJ configuration. Loading seems to have no relevant effect on native ankles in neutral position.
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